He's Here!!!

Introducing:

Adam Bennett Packer

Can you imagine what I'm grateful for this week?


So, so many things...

-An awesome mom, who took care of the Bug while we were in the hospital.

-Friendly staff and a great doctor who lets me do about whatever I want.

-Gestational Diabetes that is starting to go AWAY!!

-A natural birth. I really, really wanted to go naturally, and I'm really grateful that I had the opportunity.


-A super supportive husband who also lets me do whatever I want, even if it makes life a little harder for him.

-The human body. It is amazing.

-A resilient little Bug who is handling his new sibling better than could be expected. He really loves him, and it is so cute to watch. He loves to put his head on top of Adam's. It's hard to tell him he needs to be more gentle when he's being so sweet.

-Supportive family and friends.

-The Mr's job. We get a whole week with him at home while we all adjust to real life again.

-The fact that I am somehow functioning on way less sleep than usual.

-And, of course, I am thankful for my new little man. He is so precious and we are so grateful that he is a healthy, happy little baby. There is nothing like having a warm, sweet smelling little bundle sleeping on your chest. Absolutely nothing.



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I'll post more about the birth in a few days for those who enjoy that sort of thing.

So So Much

I have been feeling so overwhelmingly blessed lately. In every aspect of our lives, we have so much.

I look at my little boy every day and wonder how I can preserve the love that I feel for him. He brings a happiness and a wholeness into my life that heals me. I can't believe how compliant he has been lately. Any time I ask him to do something (well, usually I'm asking him to stop doing something), he replies with an enthusiastic and resounding "O-kay!"

We are surrounded by people who are so eager to help and to serve. The other morning my upstairs neighbor asked if the Bug could come play, right when I thought I was going to die from lack of energy. I slept for two hours. It was such a blessing! Literally an answer to prayer.

I have felt so good during this pregnancy. I know many people who have a really hard time when they are pregnant. With all the complications I could have had, to date, both the baby and I are doing fantastic.

Among other things, I am also grateful for:

Tickling. I know that sounds funny, and maybe even a little off. But seriously, how great is it that we are ticklish? I can get an instant giggle from the Bug almost anytime by catching him in just the right spot. That's one of those things that God didn't have to give us, but he did. Like flowers. And rainbows. And about a zillion other things.

Singing. So grateful for singing. Those Gregorian monks had no idea what a trend they were starting.

The sun. I can't believe how much the sunshine lifts my spirits and brings happiness and optimism into my life. I have missed the sun.

Blessings poured out so abundantly on our family that there is hardly "room enough to receive" them.

**My apologies for the lack of pictures. The Bug looked so cute today in his little summer shorts. I meant to take a picture. It never happened.


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Ginger Spice Cookies

So I've had a fetish lately with gingersnap cookies. I've already posted a good recipe, low-fat too, but I came across this recipe last week, and I just had to share. Definitely the best one I've found so far. The edges are crispy, and the insides are soft. They are amazing!


No, this would not be a good time to point out that I have Gestational Diabetes. Guess what? Sometimes I cheat. It keeps me sane. Okay, I cheat way more than I should. But I digress--the point is that these cookies are stinking delicious and you should make them. Today.

The whole website 'Our Best Bites' is a great resource for meal ideas and just really good food. I don't know how those girls stay looking so good with all of the amazing food they make. And I'm not going to lie--that chocolate cake on their homepage right now looks so super tempting. Maybe I'll make one for myself on my birthday when I brake my chocolate fast. Oh yeah.



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Blessings

Today I am grateful for:

The human body. It is absolutely amazing. I am in awe regarding its many functions and ability to self-regulate. Whoever designed these things knew what they were doing (duh).

Modern technology. Usually I curse it and wish we all rode to school on a pony, but I am becoming increasingly more thankful for it as I depend upon it more and more. Example: really grateful for insulin. Not a fan of 18 pound babies. Also grateful for enhalers, so that I can exercise and be a functioning member of society. And not die in the spring. Really, die.

A Bug who was SO good at the doctor's office today. Not so much at the store, but so, so good at the doctor's.

Artificial sweeteners. Another thing I never thought I would say.

What are you grateful for?



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Today

Today I am grateful for:


A Bug that keeps me smiling.

A Mr. that takes care of me.

Answers to prayers (This time in the form of an attentive nurse to help me manage round two of gestational diabetes. More on that later, I'm sure.).

The a-MAZ-ing veggie sandwich that I had for lunch. I'm not kidding, it was so good, and I didn't even break my G.D. diet to eat it. Oh yum yum yum yum yum

Good friends. We had the best visit with longtime friends tonight. Wish we could see them more often.

My bed. Which, as it so happens, is calling to me right now...

Good Night, Happy New Year, and all that good stuff!


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